Microorganism

generation and developing methods of vaccinating against viruses. The work of these great scientists shows that fermentation was generally the result of the action of living microorganism was an epic breakthrough, it did not explain the basic nature of the fermentation process, or prove that it was caused by the microorganisms that were apparently always…

Introduction There is a handful of aspects that go along with healthy soil such as nutrients essential to plants, beneficial microorganisms, and organic additives important in organic farming systems because of the integration of biodiversity; allowing overall healthier lifestyles to all individuals willing to take initiative. The health of the soil is represented by the health and rigor of the plants growing within it. Organic farming is not only beneficial for the earth’s surface but it is…

this relates and differs from the biomedical approach to health. First, let’s start with the later, the Biomedical Model of health. This approach simply states that illness is caused by microorganisms that affect the body’s ability to function properly. (Ragin, 2011, pg. 13) The belief is that once the microorganisms are managed or eradicated, good physical well-being is restored.…

INTRODUCTION Air, water and soil constitute our natural environment but with the increasing population and the prevalent lifestyle, there is a steady strain on the air we breathe, the water we drink and the soil or land on which we live and which provides us livelihood.The Xenobiotic compounds undergo a number of processes in the environment and interact with living entities i.e., cells, organs and tissues, and cause significant impairment of physiological functions. Environmental biotechnology…

The Cycles of Life By Max Hennemann Biogeochemical Cycles are the ways in which energy and elements flow throughout an ecosystem. These cycles are important because they transport the elements that we need to survive. The Hydrologic Cycle Also known as the Water Cycle Hydrologic Cycle Description The hydrologic cycle focuses on the movement of water throughout the environment. It depicts how H20 changes states in the cycle. Humans impact the hydrologic cycle when we consume, dam, and pollute…

Case Summary, including Signs and Symptoms This case study aimed to shed light on the importance of rapid detection of microorganisms using an efficient technological development, Matrix-assisted laser desorption ionization, Time-of-flight and Mass spectrometry (MALDI-TOF MS). The case involved a 54 year old Asian male who had received a living-donor kidney transplant 14 years ago due to IgA nephropathy. Signs and symptoms included, fever, multifocal cellulitis, bacteremia, swelling and…

Community Acquired Pneumonia Pneumonia is an infection of the lung that involves alveoli, also known as air sacs, and is caused by various microbes including viruses, bacteria, or fungi. It is one of the leading causes of mortalities across the globe. Pneumonia commonly occurs in persons living in their home community hence the community-acquired pneumonia and also among patients who may be hospitalized for other dissimilar reasons as to pneumonia, hospital-acquire pneumonia. Up until 1930,…

Overview Cystitis is a type of urinary tract infection that causes inflammation in the bladder. The infection is typically caused by bacteria that normally exist within the gastrointestinal tract. After stool is passed, some microorganisms continue to linger around the anus. Sometimes these bacteria make it to the bladder by passing through the urethra. Because they tend to thrive in the environment created by urine, it is not unusual for them to multiply quickly and cause an infection as they…

Do you ever wonder what the cliché, "An apple a day keeps the doctor away" really means? According to book aficionados, the phrase came from a Welsh folk proverb dated 1866 that means eating an apple before bedtime will keep the doctor from earning his money. The writer of that phrase was not just referring to apple per se, but to all kinds of fruits because these are beneficial to the body, especially when eaten raw. Fruits help our bodies flush out toxins. This is why vitamins have a fruit…

It is estimated that nearly 35% of the US population has metabolic syndrome1. Metabolic syndrome encompasses a cluster of disorders that increase risk of cardiovascular disease and type 2 diabetes.2 The GI tract is home to trillions of microorganisms that confer benefits to the host. Recent evidence has implicated alternations in gut microbiota composition and metabolic activity in the pathophysiology of metabolic syndrome3,4. Maintenance of gut barrier function, regulation of immune response…